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BT55 VDD

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,283 mi
Last recorded124,283 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VDD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 124,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 124,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 115,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front shock absorber has little damping effort

Fail 4 Sep 2014 115,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER HAS LITTLE DAMPING EFFORT

Pass 30 Aug 2013 106,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre in poor condition, worn on inner shoulder

Fail 27 Aug 2013 106,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre in poor condition, worn on inner shoulder

Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,329 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,413 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 69,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 42,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,091 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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BT55 VDD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT55 VDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT55 VDD registered?

BT55 VDD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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